how far to your neurologist - Neurology Message Board

sammi2 · 11-17-2007, 06:37 PM

The nearest neurologist in my area is approx 25 miles which is no problem. However, they will not accept my insurance & traveling 100 mile round trip or more is a little much for me since I am a senior. I'm just curious what your situation is regarding your neurologist? I'm finding it hard to accept the local dr's will not accept my insurance. It isn't an HMO & no one else seems to have a problem with it. Thanks.

Travis from MN · 11-17-2007, 08:19 PM

Mine is in town, so the city bus system works.

IF, and thats a huge if mind you; IF I needed to change clinics to one in the Metro, Medicare would pick up the tab for medical transit to and from Dr visits. I found that out through other people who need that type of transit due to being chair bound. They told me I do not need to be chair bound to use the benefit. Being the office is over 65 miles away, and I can't drive, I NEED that transit if I were to switch offices.

Thats something to consider if you have SocSec and need transit. Don't worry if it is only 10 miles. Medical visits are covered transportation expenses.

--Travis

life_is_good · 11-18-2007, 05:15 AM

My neuro is 15 minutes away, and I'm still not driving YET, but I will be in a month. I wish I would have known the following info months ago....what I just found out is that if I need any services at the hospital (i.e. testing or additional cognitive therapy), my daughter will not have to drive me anymore and it has nothing to do with health insurance. The hospital will provide a free van shuttle to drive me to and from the hospital - and I don't need to be declared "disabled". I only found this out at my last EEG when the technician learned that I was walking the three miles home, as I didn't have a ride.

Sammi, perhaps you can switch over to a neurologist that has his office in a hospital near your home. If your local hospital provides a free shuttle service similiar to what I listed here then you're all set, but you have to do your homework first.

sammi2 · 11-18-2007, 06:00 AM

Thanks for your replies. I live in rural area, no transportation, no hospitals. Not on medicare yet but if I was I'd still be responsible for my own transportation. I don't know why I live here other than born here & never got out. Thanks again & good luck.

Travis from MN · 11-18-2007, 07:07 PM

I somewhat understand that Sammi. I grew up in a farming district, first time I moved out on my own it was to the down town metro. Talk about a shock. I moved again, this time the city is more to my liking. I am just not a city person, but I need the bus for transit. I'd rather be in the sticks than in downtown Chicago; just my personality.

--Travis